One non-profit organization is raising awareness of the work being done in Erie to advance women’s health.
The Hamot Health Foundation held its annual summit, Seeds of Hope, in partnership with Magee-Womens Research Institute and Penn State Behrend.
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Several researchers, oncologists and local women took the day to learn the latest in breakthrough research and treatments.
Charles “Boo” Hagerty, president of the Hamot Health Foundation, said they were also raising money to develop “seed grants” which can lead to innovative changes in health care.
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“We’re talking about a breast cancer vaccine, and that is being researched right now at the Magee-Womens Research Institute, and maybe a seed grant today can help more people understand that research. The other thing that we are talking about is just the fact that women’s health research is only 13% of all health research dollars. We want to increase that,” said Hagerty…